Independence house fire 'suspicious'

11:35 AM,
Jun. 13, 2013

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A fire at a vacant and foreclosed Independence house early Thursday morning is being called suspicious by authorities.

Independence Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Armstrong said the fire at 825 Cox Road is suspicious' because there was no electric or gas going to the residence. He declined further comment.

The fire remains under investigation. Armstrong said the cause might go undetermined because of the amount of damage. He said the house is a total loss with the structure damage estimated at $85,000. ...